Parliament Holds Secret Ballot for 9 Committee Chairpersons; Eyes on 'Ice Ratchanok' for Budget Oversight Committee
Parliament conducted secret ballot voting for nine committee chairperson positions on April 28, with notable candidates including Ratchanok Srinok for the Budget Oversight Committee chair. Coalition parties are simultaneously gathering sign
Parliament held secret voting for committee chairpersons across 9 committees on April 28, 2026, with Ratchanok Srinok eying the Budget Administration and Oversight Committee chair while Verayuth Kanchochuhat sought the Economic Development Committee position. The People's Party, currently holding 119 signatures, needs 21 more to submit a petition to the Supreme Court President requesting establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission investigative panel into the Saksayam Chidchob stock manipulation case. Coalition opposition parties including Thai Raksa Party, Kao Tham Party, and Free Thai Party are gathering support, with Thairak Party already confirming agreement and approximately 10 senators also pledging to sign, with the petition expected to be formally submitted to parliament during May.
